Fairy Tale Theme

The speaker in "Archetype" begins with a question in order to-

• prepare the reader for the final stanza

• help the reader to consider the past

• help define a worrisome personal issue

• prepare a personal revelation

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

The poet repeats the "s" sound in the second stanza of "Archetype" in order to-

• link negative images together

• emphasize the regular meter

• create a consistent internal rhyme

• prepare for alliteration that follows

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which two statements explain what the speaker's favorite fairy tale indicates about the speaker in "Archetype"? (choose 2)

• She likes musical instruments.

• She wants to avoid anxiety.

• She finds different birds fascinating.

• She prefers a calm melody.

• She believes in the magic of music.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In "Fairy-Tale Logic", the purpose of the contrasting tasks in the first stanza is to show that-

• fairy tales can require impractical actions

• magic can be used in different situations

• magic can sometimes lead to cooperation

• fairy tales can encourage a vivid imagination

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

Which statement best describes the theme of stanza 2 of "Fairy-tale Logic"?

• individuals need something to believe in.

• Good will eventually triumph over evil.

• Impossible situations can be overcome.

• Challenges can lead to positive results.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In "Fairy-tale Logic", the poet's use of repetition in line 9 is intended to-

• prove that magic is only in the imagination

• contrast different types of magic

• explain how magic works

• show that magic actually exists

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the most likely reason the poet uses the pronoun you only in the second stanza of "Fairy-tale Logic"?

• The challenges can only be done by one person.

• The challenges require a person to be realistic.

• The challenges are more personally frightening.

• The challenges require a personal commitment.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

Both "Archetype" and "Fairy-tale Logic" present the viewpoint that fairy tales contain events that -

• must be regarded as symbolic

• seem unlikely to occur in real life

• require systematic analysis

• seldom contain serious characters

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Which two concepts about fairy tales would both the author of "Archetype" and the author of "Fairy-tale Logic" agree with? (choose two)

• Fairy tales portray unlikely actions.

• Magic is a terrifying experience.

• Magic can be extremely demanding.

• Fairy tales are dangerous reading.

• Fairy tales are depressing for children.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

The speaker in "Archetype" and the speaker in "Fairy-tale Logic" both believe that fairy tales -

• should share identical events

• will influence personal action

• will be read and enjoyed by many

• should be believable and authentic

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7